What are the diseases related to pubic hair? Insufficient or absent pubic hair is also a disease

Pubic hair is one of the Secondary sex characteristic of the human body, and also an important manifestation of adolescent development. During puberty, women or men begin to grow pubic hair, and the dense and sparse color of pubic hair is closely related to genetic, physiological, and disease factors. Insufficient or absent pubic hair, excessive pubic hair, and pubic lice are all related to pubic hair. It's best to learn about them first.

What are the diseases related to pubic hair?

1. Pubic lice disease

The pubic lice parasitize around the perineum and genital hair, mainly transmitted through sexual contact. After being bitten by pubic lice, papules and blood scabs may appear, accompanied by severe itching. In this case, pubic hair should be removed in a timely manner, and the removed pubic hair should be wrapped in toilet paper and burned. During the treatment period, underwear should be changed once a day, and immediately washed with boiling water after changing. Bed sheets and bedding should be frequently changed and washed; When severe itching occurs, antihistamines can be taken orally under the guidance of a doctor; When the skin is damaged and there is a secondary infection, it is necessary to use sufficient amounts of antibiotics during the treatment process.

2. Insufficient or absent pubic hair

Too little or missing pubic hair in women is generally a physiological factor and does not affect health, so special treatment is not necessary. However, it may also be caused by diseases, such as hypothyroidism, which is accompanied by decreased sexual desire in addition to a lack of pubic and axillary hair; Turner's syndrome belongs to a genetic disease with chromosomal abnormalities, with incomplete gonadal function. In addition to being hairless or lacking in hair, patients also have short stature, underdeveloped reproductive organs, small breasts, stroma in the ovaries, but no follicles and amenorrhea; Schihan's syndrome often results in too little pubic hair due to the shedding of pubic hair, accompanied by amenorrhea, female infertility, physical emaciation, and decreased sexual desire. Schihan's syndrome is commonly seen in women with postpartum hemorrhage. It is caused by pituitary ischemia and dysfunction, leading to uterine atrophy and ovarian dysfunction.

3. Excessive pubic hair

The reasons for excessive pubic hair in women are complex. For example, the vulva of patients with pituitary tumors may be hairy, or it may be Adrenal cortex hyperproliferation or Adrenal cortex tumors, or polycystic ovary syndrome or ovarian tumors, or it may be related to drugs and genetic factors. As long as there are no related diseases, extra hair on the vulva does not require special treatment.

Kind reminder

The pubic hair is not useless, it can protect private parts and prevent external microorganisms and bacteria from invading; Serve as a buffer during sexual activity, protecting private skin and soft tissues; A large number of nerve fibers are distributed in the private area, which can stimulate sexual desire by touching the pubic hair; Pubic hair can also absorb local sweat and secretions, maintain local dryness, avoid bacterial growth, and reduce the risk of inflammation. Therefore, it is recommended not to remove pubic hair unless necessary. If there is pubic lice disease or unpleasant odor emitted from private areas, it is necessary to carefully trim the pubic hair and try to choose a regular hospital for laser hair removal by a professional doctor.